Moto3

Maverick Vinales overcame a stunning debut performance from Romano Fenati to win the inaugural Moto3 Grand Prix in Qatar

Sandro Cortese will start the inaugural Moto3 Grand Prix from pole after edging out Maverick Vinales late in the qualifying session

Sandro Cortese claimed pole position for the first ever Moto3 Grand Prix in Qatar after a last-gasp effort sneaked him in front of Maverick Vinales

KTM moved to the top of the timesheets in final practice for the inaugural Moto3 Grand Prix in Qatar with Sandro Cortese going quickest

Italian teenager Niccolo Antonelli made a bright start to his Grand Prix career after finishing tenth fastest in practice at Losail

Maverick Vinales closed the opening day of practice in Qatar as the fastest man after another accomplished performance in Moto3

Pre-season championship favourite Maverick Vinales was fastest in the first ever Moto3 practice session in Qatar this evening

The junior class of Grand Prix motorcycle racing has a different look to it this year. New riders are guaranteed as the stars of tomorrow enter the arena but for 2012, the championship has a new name. Farewell to the 125s, welcome to Moto3

Maverick Viñales emphasised his status as the pre-season Moto3 championship favourite by finishing the final pre-season test on top

For 2012, the FIM’s New Year’s resolution must be “out with the old, in with the new”, as Moto3 replaces the 125cc class as the proving ground for young Grand Prix stars